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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30
EDITORIAL BREVITIES.

REMEMBER the carrier boys Of the
Daily LIGHT when they make their
grand rounds on New Years day. The
good subscriber lays aside his donation
and giveth 1t cheerfully.
The Carleton Opera company put
Dorothea upon the stage for a first per-
Torrance last evening. The smoothness
Of the play led many to doubt that 1t
was q first performance. Treasurer
Purdy complimented the San Antonio
opera goers by remarkiDg that the house
reminded him OF New York house on a
first night. San Antonio is In fact the
only metropolitan or cosmopolitan city
In the state.
The benefits of the Blair bill to the
educational interests Of Texas are too
great to permit the bill to be shelved by
the fossilized opposition OF democratic
senator, who is scared out of . years
growth for fear that some federal aid
will be extended schools 10 southern
states under such federal supervision as
will see that the distribution is made In
accordance with the regulations estab-
lished by congress.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30
TELEoRAPHIC BREvITIES.

The Servian ministry has resigned.
President Carnot receives Gladstone
In Paris.
A strong feeling exists in Hawaiis IA
voring annexation to the United States.
Another dead-lock In the house of the
Cherokee council.
A colored cook at Houston burned to
death taking a nap while waiting for
coffee to boil.
Steamer Newcastle wrecked of Nam
tucket south shoal lighthouse. Crew
saved.
Penn. one OF the arrested mail route
agents at Galveston has been held In
$1,000 bond.
Anthony and Harper, rival county
seat contestants 10 Kansas, are arming
with Winchester rifles to war on each
other.
The railroads at the Dallas convention
seemed willing to meet the immigration
committee fully half way.
During 1887. 1924 miles Of new main
track we're LAID In the United States;
this discounts 1882 BY ], LOG miles.
Lieut.-Gov. Morehouse swern In 90
governor OF Missouri, vice Marmeduke,
deceased.
Herring, q wealthy Ark. planter,
shoots his wife, his wife's lover, flres his
home and deoamps.
Il. SaDdberger, merchant Of Tex
srkana, finds himself with $4,000 In
debtedness. He may resume but 1t is
doubtful.
Hill dismisses the New York state
civil service board and appoints an
other. The old board was appointed BY
Cleveland.
A letter from one OF the Hawaiian
assent to the acts Of the present legisla-
tire he will be dethroned and q pro-
visionsl government substituted.
Reliable advices from Vienna say that
the European situation may be expect
ed to become more tranquil over
mutual explanation, which Ia either in
The police are on guard, new men
take the places Of old ones, and the rail-
road company, having gained what they
trate matters and go goes the Reading
strike.
The strike statistics Of this country as
reported by Commissioner Wright show
a rapid increase of labor difficulties
from 1881 TO 1886. For 1887 there has
been large falling of, but the statistics
are not fully made up.
Miss Ella Russell, Of Cleveland, O.,
has scored a triumph In the opera Of
LA Traviats" In Warsaw. She was
presented with golden laurel crown,
on the leaves Of which we're engraved
the names Of number Of generals and
colonies Of the Imperial Guard.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30
DELIGHTFUL DOROTHY.
Presented with Fine Music and
Grand Costumes Last Night.

Presented with Fine Music and
Grand Costumes Last Night.
A first night" sensation Is something
San Antonio theatre-goers have not
experienced until last night. This the
Careton Opera Company gave them In
the presentation OF the new opera Of
Dorothy" which is Its first presents
tIon In this country outside Of New
run, Il proved o failure. However New
Workers think Of IL, IL lie certain to cay
that San Antonisns enjoyed the treat
and voted 1t Q success instead Of fail
ure. The dialogue is spicy and not
coarse, the music is musical and con-
tains many gems, In chorus and solos,
and the costumes used by this company
are superb, seemingly far ahead OF the
requirements OF the piece, which In Its
outlines is decidedly pastoral, with q
fine vein Of comedy running through IL
and interlacing with the love plot. The
time Of the opera 10 l740 In the hop
growing districts OF Kent. esquire
Bantam" has Q daughter Dorothy, and
niece, Lydia Hawthorne. Dorothy
10 affisnced to Godfrey Wilder, a wild
young fellow Of London, by her father.
To Wilder the match 10 repugnant al
though he has never seen his fiance.
Coming down to Kent with q friend,
Harry Sherwood, previous to his we'd
ding, they strike the hop gardens. near
the squire's place, and there meet Doro-
thy and Lydia masquerading as hop
pickers. Instantly they fall In love and
then the match with Dorothy is yet
Quently they meet In the sQuire's house
where the young men are masquerading
as noblemen, and the girls recognize
them by the rings they had given them
previously In the gardens. Afterwards
explanations and the. denouement takes
place and Wilder and Sherwood are
equally satisfied with the choice they
have made. The curtain falls here, but
1t 10 presumed the double wedding fol-
lows.
As "Wilder," Mr.. Carleton sang very
clearly In high baritone, though having
but little solo singing to do. In fact
there were few solos to be
sung by any. Mr.. Taylor, as
SHERWOOD" sang his tenor
parts magnifcently. He has the best
voice In the company. Then Murray
as the esquire" with his full baritone
came In for large share OF the applause
OF the evening. Miss Post and Miss
Rlce as DorOtny ana Lydla, were equal
ly at an advantage over the other ladies.
Their voices were 10 excellent trim,
Miss Rice at many times taking the
alto parts In the duets and quartetts
very beautifully. She lie q versatile little
woman. Miss Wisdom as MRS. Privett"
and Mr.. Drew as "Luroher" furnished
the comedy Of the opera and did 1t as
none others could do. Miss Baxter as
Lady Betty" aud Miss Beaudet as
phyllis" were very pretty and richly
dressed. The costumes were the finest
ever seen at the Grand opers-house and
we're especially furnished for the pro-
duction OF this opera.
The company left today for Los An
gelos, California, and tonight their plsoe
In the public mind will be supplanged
by Louis James and Marie Wainwright
In "VirginIus."
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30
RAILROAD VIEWS,

What Texas Railroads are Prepared
to do for Immigration.
The Texas State Immigration oom-
mittee met yesterday in Dallas, j. 8.
Daughsrty Of that city being elected
chairman. The following railroad COM
psnies were represented by officers
delegated for that purpose: Gulf Colo
RADIO and Santa Fe, Houston & Texas
Central, Missouri Pacific, Fort Worth
and Denver, Texas and Pacific, Houston
and East and West Texas, st. Louis and
San Francisco, st. Louis, Arkansas and
Texas, Fort Worth and Rio Grande
railroads.
Col. Newman who was elected to
speak for the railroads, said that the
representatives Of the railroads had
talked over matters but had made no
plans. They were simply DESTROYS Of
acting In the best way for the interests
OF all concerned and that they proposed
to do. He hoped the committee had some
plan to submit to them, and In the ab-
sence OF such plan, he would suggest
cheap excursions rather than q special
mileage rate at present. He thought the
committee should arrange for excur-
sions to Texas two each month until
July next, and after that cheap mileage
tickets be given. His reason was that
the real settlers will not locate till the
fall, and that an excursion rate at one
fare for the round trip good for sixty
days would be best. He suggested that
agents be located In st. Louis, Chicago,
Kansas City, Atlanta and New Orleans,
instead Of simply sending special agents
to those places.
Mr.. Newman's ideas were emphatic
ally endorsed by the committee.
Mr.. Giddings, for the committee on
rules, said that the committee was
anxious to harmonic matters. and
therefore threw upon the counties the
burden Of the work, simply asking
enough money to sustain the state Or
gsnization. In this way 1t is hoped to
avoid section strife, by leaving to each
community its proper work.
After organizing the organization
committee, the following executive com-
mittee were elected: d. c. Giddings, B.
+. Barry, J. 2. smith, j. NJ. Bronson, +.
b. Chiffon, ID. G. Dickerson and A. r.
Collins.
Austin was then selected as the head
quarters of the committee.
Major J. f. Elliott was selected as sec
rotary.
A committee, consisting Of Henry
Ssyles, Of Abilene; X. M. Henderson, Of
Sulphur Springs; Col. Swain, OF Clarks-
Vile, 4. G. Dickerson, Of Rusk, and j.
ID. Brady, Of Houston, were then ap-
pointed to prepare an address for publ
cation n the newspapers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30
In Eclipse.

In 1855, now nearly upon US, there
will be five eclipses, three OF the sun and
two OF the moon. January 2Sth there
will be total eclipse Of the moon, Wis
ible, more or less, the world over, ex-
cept perhaps, In the Pacific ocean. In
this latitute the eclipse begins at about
5:l5. p. m, and lasts till S:l2. p. m. July
1928, the second eclipse, total, and Wis
ible in this latitude, occurs. beginning
as follows: At sos, p. M, 22d. and last
9th and August 9TH, invisible to the
United States.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30
Election of Officers.

At the regular meeting of Elk lodge,
No. 80, Knights Of Pythiss, held last
night, the following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year:
Chancellor Commander-George r.
Dsshiell
Vice. hanoellor-A. Whitworth.
Prelste-J. A. Besse. :
Master at Arms-T. A. Conner
Keeper Of Records and Sesls-Dr. j.
NJ. Cain.
Master Finsnce-George d. Roemer.
Master Exohequer-NO election.
Past Chanoellor-Nsthan Hart.
Trustee, Long Term. Il. Burnett.
Representative to the Grand Lodge
John p. w. Street.
The insts llstion OF officers will take
place the first Thursday night 10 JAN
usry.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30
Rather Awkward.

Some time ago considerable amuse-
ment was created by q write-up OF San
Antonio appearing In an Atlanta paper,
saying that Fort Allen was popular
resort OF citizens and no one should visit
San Antonio without seeing 1t. The cor
respondent had evidently been fooled,
but WAS not SO much embarrassed as q
young man OF this city was yesterday,
when two very respectable and demure
young ladies, evidently strangers, asked
him to direct them to the place. He
blushed, mumbled and suffered, and the
ladies', seeing there was something
wrong, blushed, too. Then the young
man pleaded ignorance OF the place and
the embarrassed ladies went of In search
OF their quarters.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30
Doubled Back.

The Redmund-B Barry Rene" combi-
nation returned last night from Dallas,
and remained In the city all night. To-
day they left for FL Psso. Mr.. Orville
Remington, their manager, Joined them
here and proceeded with them. He is
one of the most cultured newspaper
men, as well as the most courteous
theatrical manager ever having
struck" San Antonio.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30
Shot Gun Shoot.

Under the auspices Of the Alamo Gun
Club, on Sunday, January LIST, 1888, San
Pedro Springs. Open to all, beginning
at 10 q. m. National rules will govern.
Shoot 1.-Seven clay birds, Is yards
rise; entrance So.
Shoot alive live birds, 81 yards
rise, use Of one barrel only; entrance
81 80.
Shoot 3.-Three single and two
double clay birds, Is and 10 yards; en-.
trance 81.
Shoot 4.-Seven live birds, 81 yards,
use Of one barrel; entrance So.
Shoot 5.--Seven blue rocks, Is yards;
entrance 81.
All monies divided, so, 80 and 20 per
cent. 2t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30
Lone Star CuImbacher
On tap at all flrst-olass saloons. on Jan
uRry and, 1888. Try 1t. l2-28-5t
BOTTOMS BARGAINS.

One Hall square piano.
One Christie square plano.
One square Wagner piano.
Two ladies side-saddles.
One lot counter and shelving.
One leather-top phaeton.
One Mosler safe, $500 pounds.
One Diebold safe, 5000 pounds.
Fine assortment upholstering goods.
New and secondhand furniture.
Elegant Parlor suits.
Fine upholstered lounges.
One set Stereoscopion cases and re-
views.
Two billiard tables.
Two pool tables.
Three large ranges and ten thousand
other articles cheap. II
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30
Racing at Fair Grounds. San Ante

Racing at Fair Grounds. San Anto-
MO, January 2, 1888.
FIRST RAcE-Trotting horses under Is
hands, mile heats to road carts; LIST, $40
harness; End, stop watch.
SECOND RACK-Boys' race to saddle,
trottlng or pacing, mile heats; LIST, $40;
End, S..
THIRD RAcE-Free for all, trotting or
pacing, mile heats; prize, $50 pony.
FOURTH RAcE-Gentlemen's race to
wagon, owner to drive, mile heats;prize,
basket Of champagne.
BRONCO RIpING-$2.50 to enter horses
In races. IL 30 2t
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Deaths.

December 29-John Fian agsn, aged
81 years, chronic dysentery, warG 3.
December 29-Felipe Cervantes, aged
70 years, died Of old age, Lived In the
country.
December 3O-JOhn WOlcOtt Andrews,
aged "a years, died In Menger hotel,
ward 8, from acute consumption.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30
Solitary Confinement.

An old clerk In one Of our less promi-
nent and very diDgy stores, was In q
bar-room yesterday talking to some
brother clerks In an up town store. His
head was nearly gray and on being
asked II 1t was caused by fright or BY
being buried, he said: mo, l never was
not advertise, you know, and Its solitary
confinement that has turned my once
coal black locks this ashy hue"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30
Pope Leo's jubilee.

The marsbsls who have charge Of the
celebration next Sunday OF Pope leo
Kills jubilee, held meeting last night
and arranged the following order Of pro-
cession, which will form In front OF
Bishop J. G. Neraz's residence, Dwyer
avenue, at $3.50, p. m, on that day:
Mounted Police.
Grand Marshal Cardenss and Aides.
Band.
Orphans.
Schools.
Catholic Societies.
Congregations Of San Fernando, st.
Mary, st. Joseph and st.
Michsel's Parishes.
Right Rev. Bishop Neraz and Clergy,
escorted by eight gentlemen from
the various congregations.
AS the procession starts the bells OF all
the Catholic churches will be rung, and
after psrading the principal thorough
farce OF the city, solemn pontifioal yes
pers will be sung In San Fernando Ca.
thedral. which will be decorated for the
occasion.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30
"a Welcome Improvement.

1t Is said that the Mssons are again
discussing the idea Of building Ma
sonic hall worthy Of the city and joint
committee is at work making plans,
estimates, etc., to attain that end. II
the movement is successful 1t will add q
fine building to the city and induce
other wealthy organizations TO follow
the good example.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30

The most agreeable a. well as the most eff.
tective method OF dispelling Headaches. Colds
and Feysrs or cleansing the system 10 by tax
liquid fruit remedy, Syrup Of Figs. 1t scts
gently yet effective, strengthening the organs
on which II acts, 20 that regular habits may be
.ormod. Manufactured only By the California
Zig Syrup Co.. San Francisco. Cal For sale
b 30 cent and 81 bottles bv p. Kalteyer Son
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30
The Coming Election.

At meeting OF the Bexar County Re-
publican Club, Mr.. j. P. Newcomb was
selected as Its candidate for alderman
at large In the coming city election and
a campaign committee was appointed to
look after the interests Of the club and
Its candidate.
Thus far there are no signs OF other
candidates, but several names are men
toned as probable starters In the race
The "dark horse" Of the administration
has yet to be heard from.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30
Appreciates the Light.
SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 80, Is
Editor LIGHT:

Editor LIGHT:
The many clerks Of both sexes, worn
out with long hours Of standing, have
good reason to thank your valuable Or
gan for the benefits OF an outing on
Monday last. We all heartily appreoia-
returned to business on Tuesday morn
ing, much the better for our five or six
hours fresh air and change. May we re.
quest your widely read paper to indulge
us again in our efforts to obtain another
such delightful change on Monday. jan
uary End? SALESMAN.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30
Baptist Church Concert

Turner hall was fairly filed last night
with the members and friends OF the
First Baptist church, who came to wit
ness the much spoken Of Christmas con-
cert. The entertainment was q fine sue
cess, and those who attended were we'll
repaid for 1t. The programme given
was as follows:
PART I.
Duet, "Hope Beyond. C. A. White
T. j. McMinn, c. J. Williams.
Recitation, "Charley Msohree''-
Miss Jessie Bell.
mon Q yer, -. ........... Mattel
Harry A. Day.
Cantata, Catching Kris Kringle"-
Kris kringle. ............C C. J. Williams
Mr.. Wright. Il. Panooast
Bertha Wright. .... Miss Lena Jones
Chorus Of twenty five children.
stake me, jamie. "......J. w. Bischoff
Mrs. Workman.
PART II.
Quartette, "More and More,". :. SIefort
Morris, McMinn, Day and Williams,
Solo, vocal selection
Mrs. Bessie Bell Brown,
Recitation, How Ruby Played,"-
Miss Jessie Bell.
ny SoOSb1 ss'..'.s.s'. ..DluutDEuhi
II. j. McMinD.
Piano Solo, IAN Inspiration" Original
Miss Garcia.
Solo, "The Raft. ............P insuti
Professor johnson Morris.
Scene from "Toodles,"-
Miss Bell and MIR. ]. r. Gordon.
1t would be hard to say which part Of
she programme was the best. Catch
ing Kris krinRle" was amusing, as was
the "Scene from Toodles." Miss Jessie
Bell recited in her usual fine style, while
Mrs. Bessie Bell Brown and Mira. Work
man, in vocal solos, received encores.
Mr.. McMinn and Mr.. Morriss' solos
were also received well, and Master
Franklin Lewis song 10 the oantata was
eVry enthusiastically applauded.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30
Syrup of Figs

Is natures own true laxative. 1t is the most
easily taken. and the most effective remedy
known to cleanse the system when bilious or
costiye; to dispel headaches, colds, and fevers;
to cure habitual constipation, indigestion,
piles etc. Manufactured only by the Califor-
mia Fig Syrup Company. San Francisco, Cal
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30
THE WIRES SICK.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, December 30, 1887.
Special to the LIGHT.
The Associated Press superintendent
telegraphs that all attempts to send 9
connected message over the wires today
has failed. The circuit Is continually
broken and no news is received.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30

Rare chance to buy holiday presents
at the auction sales OF l.. Rouvant, also
great bargains at private sale. The ladies
are specially invited to attend the morn.
ing sales. l2-2I-2w
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30
The City Brewery

VIII also put on the market next week
their celebrated Culmbscher beer. Try
1t. 1890 2t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30

austin has raised $4,000 towards the
immigration fund. Mayor Male, Col.
l.. A. Ellis, Judge A. w. Terrell, Mr..
Frank Hamilton and some other proul7
nent citizens have gone 70 ~
Committee Of Thlrty-Ons
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30
The City Brewery

viii also put on the market next week
their celebrated Culmbscher beer. Try
it. l2-30.2t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30

Lone Star Culmbacher
On tap at all first-olass saloons, on JAM
usry and, 1888. Try 1t. l2.29-5t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30
The Culmbacher Beer
or the City Brewery cannot be beat.
Try 1t. IL 30-2t
One Notch Better.

From the Detroit Free Press.
As train was ready to leave the Gen.
trail depot the other day, a drummer,
who occupied two seats, or had prepsr-
ed to, left the car to say goodbye to
some one. When he returned he found
his luggage on the wood-box and a
strange man In possession Of the seats.
"What does this-this 'er-mean?" he
demanded as he drew himself up and
took In the situation.
drummer, Amt your" queried the
other.
Eyes, SIR"
drummer on $1,000 O Year,"
"Thst's my salary, sir, but what has
that to do with this case?"
"A great deal, sir, I'm q lightning-rod
man on $500 year.
And he calmly crossed his feet and
unfOlded his newspaper, while the
drummer gathered up his things and
went into the next car.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30

Lone Star Culmbacher
On tap at all frst-ciass saloons, on JAM
uary 2nd, 1888. Try 1t. l2.29.5t
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Sued for Thlrty-Three Cents.

oueu lot lnlTty- lnfee Gents
Maggie Collins, a pretty girl about IS
years OF age, sued DR.. George BroOme
at Justice Sheehan's court yesterday for
a balance due on q months wages. The
plaintiff claimed that she was to receive
$40 per month, but that after working
twelve days was discharged without
reason. DR.. BroOme had paid the girl
Sc. 80 for only eleven days work, deduct
ing 33sc for one Sunday which the girl
took 10 go home. The plaintiff claimed
that she took the holiday with the con-
sent Of the defendant, and demanded
pay for 1t. Justice Sheeh8n held that
DR.. Broome had no right to make any
deduction for the day of, and decided
that the extra 33ac must be paid the
young lady. The doctor was very
wrathful over the result of the case, and
pretty Miss Collins WAS very much
pleased because "the stingy old saw
bones had TO pay costs ."-Globe- Demo-
crat.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30

II. W. Koenigsberg & Son, the tailors
265 Commerce street, virtue Of q
distress warrant, but they will
continue to furnish their customers
with fine Scotch cashmere pants at So
and upwards. Cleaning, dyeinR and rs-
pairing promptly attended to. suits
made 70 order at low figures, l2-l7-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-30
). M. EMERSON,
Next to
Is the Best Place to Get None.
or Spend 1t.
EHlM a TRIAL
Adam and Eve and That Apple.

Adam and Eve and That Apple.
A FARMERS YARNl
How many apples did Adam and Eve
ssti Some say Eve and Adam "a total
flo only. Now we figure the the thing
out far differently. Eve 8 and Adam s
also-Total l6. Blair's Pharmacy is the
best place for having your prescription
carefully attended to, and yet the above
figures are entirely wrong. II Eve s
and Adam So certainly the total will be
90. Scientific men, however, on the
strength Of the theory that the antedi-
luvians were race Of giants, reason
something like this: Eve 81 and Adam
S2-total 1853. Farmers Drug store Is q
bazaar for any and every odor of per-
fumery and holiday goods. Wrong
again. What could be clearer than: II
Eve 81 and Adam Sl2-the total was 1893.
II Eve 81 LIST and Adam 8l2. would not
the total be l,623P No. 3lS East Com
merce street use only fresh and pure
drugs and chemicals. Ibelieve the fol-
lowing to be a fair solution: Eve Sl4
Adam, Adam s 24Eve-total S,938. Tele-
phone No. 296 wishes the public to
know that Adams apple will be con-
tinued next month.